In her current role, Murphy has mentored student directors in the annual Student Directed Play Festival, and facilitated all events, meetings, and inductions for Troupe 4123 of the International Thespian Society. She holds a Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts in Theatre from Abilene Christian University.
Some of Murphy's favorite shows to direct have been Junie B. Jones, the Musical, Steel Magnolias, Brighton Beach Memoirs, and These Shining Lives. One of her proudest accomplishments as a director was winning Best Costumes for Seussical at the 2020 DSM High School Musical Theatre Awards.
"I am looking forward to my next adventure and all of the amazing things we will do at HPHS," said Murphy.
"Brittany Murphy will be an excellent addition to the Highland Park High School Fine Arts faculty," Principal Jeremy Gilbert said. "She is a student-centered educator whose priority is to let her students know they are cared for and valued. She brings high quality experience with her, and I know she will receive an enthusiastic welcome from the entire Scots family - students, teachers and parent supporters."